BDSD Presents Workshops & Showcase with Astryd Farah in SD & LA - 11/3 & 4 (events » arts) Sunday, November 4, 2007 - 11:00 AM This weekend, BDSD hosts Astryd Farah in workshops & showcase in San Diego on Saturday 11/3 and in workshops in Los Angeles on 11/4.

*All* profits go to 2007 Firestorm Charities.
Let us heal together as a community.

With kick ass workshops from Astryd STRAIGHT from Cairo! She is featured on videos by Raqia Hassan!
How many opportunities do you get to study with a real Cairo dancer right here in San Diego?

Showcase performance spots available.
Each performer gets one (1) workshop admission.
Call 877-682-5873 for performance information.

Workshops space is still available.

visit www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com for the latest info!

First Church of Shimmy - Middle Eastern Dance Workshop with Jim Boz (events » arts) Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 11:30 AM Internationally acclaimed Middle Eastern Dance artist Jim Boz presents an informal workshop on Sunday 12/2/07 in the North Park area of San Diego

Combinatons with Shimmies!
Price is $20 for members of the Jim Boz School of Dance, $25 otherwise.

SUNDAY 12/2/07
11:30am
Vernetta's Dance Studio
(voted 5 years in a row the BEST Dance studio in North Park)
3927 Utah St
(just off University)

Info, call 877-682-5873

More information on Jim Boz, visit www.JimBoz.com

Jim Boz in PHX Jan 24-28, 2008!!! Registration FINALLY Available! (events » arts) Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 7:00 PM Hey, registration is Finally Available for my weekend in PHX.

Info at www.gobellydance.com/JimBozWorkshop.html

Some of the poop:

Jim Boz Excellence in Dance Weekend
Level 1 Intensive Workshops
15 hours of Quality Instruction in Foundation Techniques and Movement Concepts Music Theory, Skills and More.
4848 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone (602)997-4149

Thursday, January 24 7-9:30pm
"Raks Sharki (Belly Dance) for the Estrogen Challenged (then again, or anyone else desiring strength & grace)"
$30 in Advance $35 at the door

Friday, January 25 – Private Lessons - $50/hour; $40/hour for workshop attendees; $30/hour for Certification Applicants
(Certification application includes one
30minute private lesson to be scheduled for Friday morning or
afternoon; $30 for each add'l hour after. Prospective Certificants
must apply by 1/5/08 to be considered.)

Saturday, January 26 :
10:00am-1:00pm - Drills, Hip Articulations & Isolations
2:00pm-3:30pm - Level 1 Rhythms, Applications & Expressions
3:30pm-6:30pm - Vocabularies, Combos, Texture Sequencing & Morphing

Sunday, January 27:
10:00am-1:00pm – Combinations, Expressions and Modulations in Baladi
2:00pm -3:30pm – Finger Cymbal Tonal Techniques, Drills, Melody
3:30pm-6:30pm – Adv Combinations and Musical Connections Overiew

7:30-9:00pm – Optional “Amtaz fi Raqs” Certification Testing

Attendees do not need to apply for or be a part of Amtaz fi Raqs/Excellence in Dance Certification. Certification participants receive workshop priority for registrations received before 10/19/07. Workshop attendance does not guarantee Certification. Certification Application, Testing and Material is separate from Workshops presented


Excellence in Dance Application & Testing Fees PLUS Full Workshop Package $240 before 1/05/08
(Includes one 30minute private lesson to be scheduled for Friday morning or afternoon; $30 for each add'l hour after. Prospective Certificants must apply by 1/5/08 to be considered.)

Full Weekend Package WITHOUT Certification Application & Testing
Only $185 Before 1/5/08 ($215 after 1/5/08)


Current "Excellence in Dance" Certification members $165 for Full Weekend Package

Each Workshop Individually:
3hr workshops: $40 before 1/5/08; $45 after 1/5/08

1.5hr Workshops: $25 before 1/5/08; $30 after 1/5/08

Saturday "Full Day" Package (two 3 hour workshops in the same day): $75 before 1/5/08; $85 after

Sunday "Full Day" Package (two 3 hour workshops in the same day): $75 before 1/5/08; $85 after

WORKSHOPS LIMITED TO 15 PARTICPANTS!
Workshops held at the BellyDanceShoppe.

Don't Forget: Jim Boz (Me!) in PHX Jan 24-27! (events » arts) Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 9:00 AM Greetings Tribesters!

Don't forget, I'll be in PHX the weekend of Jan 24-27, 2008 - The FIRST Tour Stop on the Jim Boz 2008 Tour SHUT UP AND SHIMMY! :)

Workshops will be focusing on my "Excellence in Dance" Study program material, but you don't need to be a member of the program to take advantage of this rak'in good time!

Thurs Jan 24 - 7-9pm
Raks Sharki for the Estrogen Challenged
Originally created specifically for guys interested in learning Raks Sharki, this workshop will focus on techniques and approaches to help men, or those teaching men, to be able to study, absorb, practice and perform the fine art. All are welcome. Insights will be applicable to really anyone wanting to adjust materials for applications to their own dance style and personality...but shhhhhhh. We'll still let the guys think it's all about them. ;)
($30Adv/$35 Door)

Friday Jan 25 - All Day
Private Lessons Available
($50/hour; $40/hour for workshop attendees; $30/hour for Certification Applicants)

Saturday Jan 26
10:00am-1:00pm - Drills, Hip Articulations & Isolations
Git yo shimmy on the Jim Boz way! Featuring material in the new Drills, Chills & Thrills 2.0, we have some exciting new drills sure to twist your mind, and get your hips working the way you want. We'll highlight a few combos that will work within drum solos, accents, and anyplace you want to add that precision and sass!
($45)

2:00pm-3:30pm - Level 1 Rhythms, Applications & Expressions
Yeah, Y'all have Gabby. So you don't need me to teach you rhythms. And you know where they fit, yup. From a dancer's perspective, we'll work within the Level 1 and Level 2 rhythms (and Level 3 because I know you are all up on 'em!), what genres they tend to apply to, and how to move within each. You know we like to get all into our feelings - we will cover emotional aspects of syncopation (what the @(#$*?!?!?) and that wonderful technique of ignoring the beat!
($30)

3:30pm-6:30pm - Vocabularies, Combos, Texture Sequencing & Morphing
More Texture Sequencing and Morphing - this time we'll sequence and morph to peppy rhythms. GREAT Concepts for those working restaurants, those interested in embellishing their improvisations and those who need that extra little bit of inspiration when working on choreographies. We'll define some common language, create some combinations, and work within our morphing pattern. Since these workshops are small, if we have some of your prodigys, we will get involved into some exciting concepts! Yeah!
($45)

Or All 3 Saturday Workshops for $115!

Sunday, January 27

10:00am-1:00pm – Combinations, Expressions and Modulations in Baladi
Ooooh...one of my favorites! You had a few of the techniques in last year's Master Class, we'll explore those concepts further. If you have no experience with Baladi, this is your chance! We will cover some Maqam theory (I'm a musician, afterall) and how it relates to us as dancers. Yes, we will probably work with the same piece we did last time, which will be an excellent opportunity to apply previous concepts while exploring new movements, textures and theories! Make your live musicians happy by dancing to their music!
($45)

2:00pm -3:30pm – Finger Cymbal Tonal Techniques, Drills, Melody
These Aint' Yo Momma's Finger Cymbal Patterns!
Okay, we'll start off with finger cymbal 101 for about 20minutes, then we'll start messing with your head by taking everything you know and adding another layer on top of it. Then we'll expand that into the realm of tonality and melody! yum yum Yum! Finish off with a finger cymbal JAM. Bring your Tylenol, because you don't want to miss a beat! And EXCELLENT Set of finger cymbals is required for this workshop. Large playing area and excellent action is necessary.
($30)

3:30pm-6:30pm – Adv Combinations and Musical Connections Overiew
You know you love my sound effects. Advanced Combinations - the ones you won't want to be chewing gum and trying. And beyond that, we'll consider the emotional aspects and how they fit into your dance style and personality. This will be a fast paced combinations class - we will NOT be covering basic technique (hoping that you've either had that with me previously, or during this weekend).
($45)


Or All 3 Sunday Workshops for $115!

OR - all 6 Saturday & Sunday workshops for $215

Interested in the Amtaz fi Raqs/Excellence in Dance study program? It's not just 'how to do a hip bump', it's a complete study program in 5 levels - designed to created a basis to teach anyone how to do what I do. Upper levels include business marketing, sound editing, and much much more. I've taken everything I know and arranged it in 5 levels of study, including music and rhythm knowledge, cultural knowledge, people living and dead who you should know!

Since it is a study program, there is homework involved - so you want to sign up now. If you are ready to test, we will be offering: 7:30-9:00pm – Optional “Amtaz fi Raqs” Certification Testing

If you want to sign up for the Amtaz fi Raqs/Excellence in Dance study program, the we had a price of $240 for the study program, all the workshops on Saturday & Sunday and a 30minute private lesson scheduled for Friday morning or afternoon; $30 for each add'l hour after. The deadline has passed, but if you're interested, we can consider your application still - give me a call at 1-888-4-JIMBOZ. The reasonings for this is that I'd LOVE for you to be able to get all the material done, but as mentioned, there would be homework. ;)

Plenty of other testing dates available though.
However, you do not need to be a member of the Program to take the workshops

REALLY Hope to see all my Arizona friends there!
you can sign up at www.gobellydance.com/JimBozWorkshop.html

2/17 - First Church of Shimmy - Informal Belly Dance Workshops with Jim Boz in San Diego, CA (events » other) Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 9:00 AM Belly Dance San Diego presents the FIRST CHURCH OF SHIMMY
Informal Belly Dance workshops with Jim Boz in San Diego, CA

Sunday Feb 17:
11:30-1:30 - Level 1 & 2 Rhythms and applications - Musical info EVERY Dancer should know!
Nope, not a drum technique class. We will practice discerning and vocalizing rhythmic patterns in Oriental music, then discuss applications, motion and modulations within the music. Music used will include practice music on one of Jim's upcoming CD releases, so come on down and check it out. Yup, believe it or not, Jim is trained in Classical and Jazz theory and is currently recording his own music! Houston got a taste of the industrio-techno drum solo remix (with sassy silliness, of course).
$20 for members of the JBSD/$25 otherwise

2:00 -3:00 - Finger Cymbal Technique, Drill & Jam
This is not a 'how to play finger cymbals' class. We will begin with that, spending about 15 minutes on basics if anyone needs it. Then we will pick up the pace to hopefully breakneck speed with a finger cymbal version of the hippie drum circle! Check it out! This is miles beyond patterns, we explore tonalities and skillsets that not only will stop your audience from reaching for that icepick, they won't even think about it! An EXCELLENT set of finger cymbals is required, Tylenol is optional.
$10 for members of the JBSD/$15 otherwise

Both workshops held at:
Vernetta's Dance Studio
3927 Utah St
(Just off University)
San Diego, CA

For more info: www.FirstChurchOfShimmy.com

No preregistration necessary.

BDSD & JBSD Presents an Intensive Middle Eastern Dance Workshop with Jim Boz (San Diego, CA) (events » arts) Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 11:00 AM MARCH 8, 2008 - 1pm

A Rare Opportunity to Study with one of the few truly International Masters of the Dance in San Diego, CA

Jim Boz's "From Drills to Drum Solo"

This material has been taught in Asia, Europe & North America.

From Drills to Drum Solos:
Beginning with isolation techniques, we will move rapidly into combining layers for application in Drum Solo style performance piece. Combining movements into phrases, and phrases into a choreography, we will work until we complete the entire piece. We will most likely end around 4:30pm or possibly later. We will finish the choreography.

This is not a workshop generally appropriate for Level 1 students.

Skills required will be excellent isolation techniques, Egyptian shimmies layered with abdominal activations, hip, rib & shoulder isolations and ability to transition movements for applications into choreographed situations..

Music is available on "Belly Dance with Jim Boz - Vol 1", Track: Solo Tabla

Registration is limited and offered only on a first come/first served basis.

Workshop held at
North Park Lion's Club
3927 Utah St (just off University)
San Diego, CA

Doors open at 12:30pm, workshop starts at 1pm.
It is strongly recommended you arrive early to stretch on your own.

Workshop fees: $35 for members of the Jim Boz School of Dance/ $40 otherwise
There is no early registration.

First Church of Shimmy will also be offeredon Sunday March 9: 11:30am "Mezze al Sharq" and 2:30pm "Finger Cymbal Drills & Jam"

For more information, call 877-682-5873